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Not Harry S.
100
The first of this type of transportation system opened in Boston in 1897. It's a shame they don't sell sandwiches.
What is the Subway?
100
Celebrated annually on December 23, this secular holiday is pitched as "an alternative to the pressures and commercialism of the Christmas season."
What is Festivus?
100
This rapper "Stop(ped), Collaborate(d), and Listen(ed)" when he sampled from Queen's hit "Under Pressure" in his hit "Ice Ice Baby."
Who is Vanilla Ice?
100
A traditional round of golf has this many holes.
What is 18?
100
On November 16, 2017, the Truman Faculty Senate approved revisions to this, Truman's core curriculum.
What is the Liberal Studies Program?
200
The World's Columbian Exposition in this city was home to the first Ferris Wheel.
What is Chicago?
200
This holiday officially falls on January 25. Or should we say it doesn't fall on that date?
What is Opposite Day?
200
In 2012, Korean singer Psy passed this singer for most YouTube views on a single video. Ironically, he is now featured on the current most-viewed video.
Who is Justin Bieber?
200
You can't see him, because his time is now.
Who is John Cena?
200
Truman's newspaper, television, radio, and magazine productions are grouped under this three-letter name.
What is TMN (Truman Media Network)?
300
The Beatles first US Television performance was on this late night show.
What is the Ed Sullivan Show?
300
March 30 is the day we celebrate these professionals. Despite what you may hear, eating apples won't keep you away from them for long.
What are doctors?
300
She was the first American Idol.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
300
This NFL Quarterback was at the heart of the infamous "deflategate" scandal.
Who is Tom Brady?
300
The weather vane atop this building is welded to always point Northeast.
What is Kirk Memorial?
400
He is credited with the first successful heavier-than-air machine flight, lasting a mere 12 seconds. Later the same day, his brother would beat that flight with a time of 59 seconds.
Who is Orville Wright?
400
June 2nd is the day to come together around these hole-y treats.
What are Donuts?
400
This singer and his accordion are responsible for parody hits such as "Eat It" and "White & Nerdy".
Who is "Weird" Al Yankovic?
400
This South Korean city is host to the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Don't confuse it with the North Korean capital.
What is Pyeongchang?
400
Truman is one of this many public liberal arts institutions in the State of Missouri.
What is One?
500
She was the first woman appointed to the US Supreme Court.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
500
If you like getting caught in the rain, are not into yoga, and have half a brain, then July 10 - the day celebrating this drink - may be for you.
What is Pina Colada Day?
500
This was the first video played on MTV. Y'know, when they actually played music videos.
What is "Video Killed the Radio Star"?
500
Striking out in bowling will result in this score.
What is 300?
500
In 1902, Basil Brewer wrote the university's first school song - called this - which solidified the school's colors.
What is "The Purple and the White"?
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